What is Reddit's opinion of XCAR Roof Rack Carrier Basket Rooftop Cargo Carrier with Extension Black Car Top Luggage Holder 64"x 39"x 6" Universal for SUV Cars?

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It’s just this one from Amazon.

Be warned: it is - get this - not waterproof! It is known to immediately start rusting. Knowing this, I applied silicone to every joint and nook where water could get in. Then I sprayed Plastidip on the entire thing, extra heavy on those joints and nooks. After a few months - including Seattle’s winter - there is one spot that’s got surface rust. I’ll have to clean that off and reapply the silicone and Plastidip.

XCAR Roof Rack Carrier Basket Rooftop Cargo Carrier with Extension Black Car Top Luggage Holder 64"x 39"x 6" Universal for SUV Cars https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RK9M6X3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SJDQTMT83BFD7C89AJCW?psc=1 looks like the price went up a bit , I got it with an open box for $130 , 145 w tax

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RK9M6X3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought this recently for my TLC. It seems to be the same or similar to most of the other racks I see around town. It's a nice rack and pretty cheap. Especially if you buy a return, like I did.

yeah fuel economy drops off about 3 mpg combined, I get about 18 city and 26 highway. I think that the drag from the roof rack is a big part of that.

I got just normal roof rack bars off amazon and the basket mounts directly to it. All the lights are attached magnetically so nothing is permanent.

Here is the link to the basket:

https://www.amazon.com/XCAR-Carrier-Rooftop-Extension-Universal/dp/B07RK9M6X3/ref=sr\_1\_7?dchild=1&keywords=roof+basket&qid=1622563136&sr=8-7

It's just a universal roof basket I found on Amazon. I've had it for about 3.5 years now and it's held up pretty well and been really useful. There are multiple sizes and prices for the same basket so shop accordingly.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RK9M6X3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_npHaGbS2N4P4A

You can always rent a uhaul trailer.

Amazon carries non-OEM crossbars. Your local dealer likely has OEM crossbars in stock.

I had this basket on my OEM cross bars for awhile, worked out fine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RK9M6X3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just got the larger one of this from Amazon a few weeks but it looks like they raise the price $50usd 🙄. I have a VA with oem crossbars and it worked great:) It's not a perfect fit but it sits on the bars good enough.

XCAR Roof Rack Carrier Basket... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RK9M6X3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have a roof rack that I got from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RK9M6X3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

After I bought it, I started noticing that all the other racks I see around town look like this one. I don't know if they're the same or all made in the same factory or what. It was easy to put together and seems sturdy.

For boxes, I bought some Plano Sportsman Trunks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TOJ9DY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

To make them waterproof I added 5/16 weather stripping. They aren't as sturdy as Pelican but they are pretty durable and the price is good.